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The SPACE Team run monthly meet ups for parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The meet ups are deliberately informal and an opportunity for those raising children with ADHD to speak to other parents, share experiences and develop supportive networks in a relaxed atmosphere.

During the meet ups the SPACE team share any important news affecting the ADHD community and from time to time there will be presentations from expert speakers or useful services. Meet ups take place at Funky Monkey Coffee Company on Bramhall Lane in Davenport, Stockport from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

At our recent ADHD conference we were lucky enough to screen this amazing short documentary which features Mr Bryn Travers, one of our conference speakers.

The video was a created through collaboration between four EU-funded, international consortia of researchers that investigate ADHD and its origins. The idea came from two junior scientists, Laura Ghirardi and dr. Nicoletta Adamo. They were supported in creating the video through the MiND Training program and by the other junior scientists from MiND.

In the video they talk about what ADHD is and what it is like to have ADHD, about the pro’s and con’s of ADHD medication and why other types of treatment should also be developed, about stigma and misconceptions and why education is so important, and about the positive aspects of ADHD.

The hope is that this video will help young people and adults diagnosed with ADHD, or who suspect they have ADHD, as well as their family and friends, to understand the condition better. The video is in English, with subtitles in English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian and Swedish.

The release of this video co-occurs with the last day of the international ADHD awareness month. This initiative of the international ADHD patient organisations aims to raise awareness about ADHD, and funding for more research to better understand ADHD. Many events were organised worldwide this month to inform people about ADHD. Knowing more about ADHD and spreading awareness will help people to better understand (people with) ADHD. This will reduce stigma and (self)blame.